Yanks Progress In Luzon amid Pacific Raids and Mindoro Advance
MacArthur reports heavy air attacks crippling Japanese power on Luzon after strikes on Formosa and the Ryukyus. Allied forces seize Paluan advancing seven miles from Mindoro town, gaining control of virtually the island's west coast. In other actions, bombers hit Negros Mindanao and raids continue across the region as nearly 700 Japanese are killed and 11 captured on Leyte. Soybean flour noted as a low‑cost source of fat and minerals.
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MacArthur
Luzon
Formosa
Ryukyus
Navy
Anage
Paluan
Mindoro
Marinduque
Negros
Mindanao
Philippines
Government Reviews Essential Activities To Tighten Manpower
Government reviews the list of essential activities to tighten job control and manpower. The plan aims to drop non essential items and keep or expand essential work especially in munitions, with potential drafts of 18 to 38 year olds into labor battalions and deployment under new service acts.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Kilgore
Wva
Inclu
Hayden
Ariz
Bailey
May
House Military Committee
Senate
Selective Service
German Resistance Faces Waning Strength On Western Front
The article notes German forces in Western Europe remained about 70 divisions despite heavy losses. It claims much of new strength is low quality conscripts, with first-line troops retained for critical actions. It warns against underestimating a possible fierce German last-ditch stand.
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Widspread
France
Europe
Marshal von Rundstedt
Imany
Hhis
Democrats Planning A Reorganization
The Democratic party begins a reorganization as leaders foresee a split in Congress and waning nationwide interest. House majority whip Ramspeck expresses deep concern and schedules a conference with National Chairman Hannegan to discuss possible action. New Orleans has an official city flag.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
House
Ramspeck
D-Ga
Robert E. Hannegan
New Orleans
America
Battle Hour Nears as Allied Forces Tighten in Belgium
Allied progress slows Ruhr panzer push near the Meuse. Patton’s Third Army advances west of Bastogne while Bradley and Montgomery converge to seal the Belgian bulge. American air power pounds western Germany, destroying thousands of trucks and tanks as the Apennine front holds.
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Flamierge
Orreux
Bastogne-St. Hubert
Oe Eevee
Belgian Bulge
Omar N. Bradley
12Th Army Group
Field Marshall Montgomery
21St Army Group
Rundstedt
Alsace
Rhine
Strasbourg
Colmar
Witterheim
Friesenheim
Rhine-Rhone
Supreme Headquarters
Wissembourg
Holland
Hemmen
Nijmegen
Maas
Meuse
Venlo
Beertruidenberg
Antwerp
Saverne Pass
Alsace Plain
U. S. 7Th Army
Haguenau
U. S. First Army
Vielsalme
Nega
Pl Bulge
George S. Patton
Third
Bernard L. Mon
Montgomery
von Rundstedt
la Roche
Houfalize
Ambleve
Stavelot
Belgium - Luxem
Eisenhower
Hoyt S. Vandenbert
Ninth
Japanese Flying Bombs Hinted in China Air War
Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault reports Japan is using a type of flying bomb for China defense. It is unclear if launched from planes or ground. Early observations describe objects that shadow American aircraft but pilots avoid them. Chennault notes Japan’s air force is unable to defend itself and will keep trying.
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Kunming
China
Claire L. Chennault
Chennault
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Wounded Lt. Eisenberg Served With Tank Destroyers
Lt. Leonard Eisenberg of Winston-Salem a nephew of Max Friedman has been wounded in action while serving with a Tank Destroyer Battalion in Germany attached to the First Army. He entered the Army in 1942 went overseas in March and arrived in Paris June 19 1944.
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Leonard Eisenberg
I. Eisenberg
Winston-Salem
First Army
Germany
Leonard
Paris
Max Friedman
Radio Schedule Highlights January 8 War Time Programs Prime Time Lineup
Radio listings show a dense Jan 8 schedule with serials, news, and variety programs. Highlights include Front Page Farrell, Captain Midnight repeats, Tom Mix Serial, Dick Tracy, Superman, Lowell Thomas World News, Burns and Allen, War News, Cavalcade of America, Lum and Abner, Frank Sinatra timing, Sherlock Holmes, Information Please, Doc L Q, and The Johnny Morgan Show with multiple music and guest segments across the day into late night.
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Farrell Seria
Seria
Hop Harrigan
Tom
Lone Ranger
Wess
Bulldog Drummond Adventur
Kaltenbolorn
Arlene Francis
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Voorhees
Cecil B. de Mile Radio Theater
Gabriel Heatter
Orches
Usic of Worship
Paul Schubert
Doc. L. Q
Quis
Johnny Morgan
Bob Hawk
Night Dance Orchestra
Nbe
Supper Club
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Prenchmans Sreek
Danny
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Davison
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Alaska
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DuPont
Doug Aire
Phillips Pet Pitt
Pirestones
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At&t
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AT & SF
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Atl
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Harvest
Ernest Dervishian
Cisterm
Dervishian
Richmond, Va
International
Horace Heidt
Ted Malone
Guy Lombardo
Boys Town
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